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Japan vs Canada Inflation
Japan moved above Canada in 1972. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 38% of Japan’s Inflation; today the figure is about 65%, and the pair was closest in 1977 (98%).
| Year | Japan | Canada | Canada as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.57% | 1.36% | 38% |
| 1970 | 6.92% | 3.35% | 48% |
| 1980 | 7.78% | 10.13% | 130% |
| 1990 | 3.08% | 4.78% | 155% |
| 2000 | -0.68% | 2.72% | — |
| 2010 | -0.73% | 1.78% | — |
| 2020 | -0.02% | 0.72% | — |
| 2025 | 3.17% | 2.07% | 65% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan move above Canada in Inflation?
In 1972. Japan’s published Inflation rose above Canada’s that year.
How do Japan and Canada compare today?
Japan is ahead: 3.17% against 2.07% — the trailing economy stands at about 65% of the leader.
Are these Inflation figures nominal or adjusted?
The series is a share expressed in annual %, exactly as the World Bank publishes it; movements are percentage points, not percent.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: